People say that “hate” is a strong word, but I really hate the Texas Rangers. I used to not care about them all that much, but in the last few years, they have quickly grown into the Angels biggest and most loathsome rival.

Why? There is no one reason, but rather a series of offenses that have turned them from a mere nuisance into a hated foe:

Pompous Josh Hamilton and his BS excuses about not being able to hit during the day because he has blue eyes

Ian Kinsler and his general punkass nature

Adrian Beltre glowering at everyone all the time, especially when they touch his head (spuring the Angels in free agency didn’t help)

The Rangers always busting out their red alternate jerseys whenever they play the Halos

Southern California vs. Texas, possibly two of the most different major markets in the country

I could go on and on about this, but what really chaps my ass right now is that the Halos were on a real tear the last few weeks and STILL lost ground on the Rangers because those jerkwads had to go and win 11 games in a row. The question I want to put to the rest of you though is if you share in my hatred for the Rangers and, if so, how deep does that hate run?

Time to vote!

I don’t hate them at all, baseball is just a game

I can’t say I like them, but I begrudingly respect them

Not quite hate, but intense dislike

I have them more than any other team in baseball

If I see a Ranger crossing the street in front of my car, I’m stepping on the accelerator

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About Garrett Wilson

Garrett Wilson is the Supreme Overlord of Monkeywithahalo.com and editor at The Outside Corner. He's an Ivy League graduate, but not from one of the impressive ones. You shouldn't make him angry. You wouldn't like him when he is angry.